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Michael Heiser Obituary
Michael D. Heiser, 44, of Drums passed away Sunday morning at his home.
Born in Hazleton on June 22, 1978, he was the son of Richard and Judith Ann (Minnig) Heiser, also of Drums, and was a member of Faith United Church of Christ, Hazle Twp.
A 1996 graduate of Hazleton Area High School, Michael went on to be a successful entrepreneur in the restaurant business. He was currently co-owner of several regional Japanese Hibachi Restaurants. His business sense and generosity led to the success of his restaurant group which was currently growing and poised to expand into the Mountain Top and Bethlehem areas.
Mike was a caring person who was always eager to lend a helping hand to his family and friends and loved to frequent Cuz-N-Joe's in Conyngham to spend time unwinding. He was a huge Howard Stern fan and cologne connoisseur and had an interest in exotic cars. He enjoyed taking relaxing drives anywhere and loved to travel, especially to New England and the Salem and Boston areas.
Mike was preceded in death only by his paternal and maternal grandparents.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his fiancée, Jennifer Ann Kresge; his son, Jonah Michael Heiser; sister, Victoria Lynn Tilp, Lattimer; nephew, David Edward Tilp, Drums; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at Krapf & Hughes Funeral Home and Crematory, 530 W. Butler Drive, Drums. The Rev. Dr. M. Jane Hess of Faith United Church of Christ will preside.
Friends and family are invited to call for a viewing period that will beging at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home and continue until time of service.
Memorial donations to Faith United Church of Christ, 21 Faith Drive, Hazleton, PA 18202, are welcomed by the family.
Condolence messages may be entered in the family's memorial guestbook on the funeral home website at www.khfuneralhomes.com.
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Donna Donati
August 5, 2022
My condolences to the family and to Jennifer such a big loss to Jim Thorpe community. May he Rip
Jaime Pacelli
August 4, 2022
My heart and prayers are with the family at this time in need Mike was such a great guy went to school with him so sorry for your loss
Eileen Sobocinski
August 3, 2022
This just doesn´t seem real...we just spoke a few weeks back regarding a cologne I was looking for. You were always there for me...to listen to me, to laugh with me, to allow me to vent/cry and you always made it better. We had sooo many amazing conversations and you always shared your amazing life and dreams with me. You were both a friend and a son to me. I will love and miss you forever. My sincerest condolences to your whole family. You were so loved by so many. Rest easy, Heiser.
Chrissy Thomas
August 3, 2022
Dearest Vicky and family ! I am so very sorry to hear of your loss . Please know your being thought of with love and prayers .
cINDY wASCHKO
August 3, 2022
, JEN AND FAMILY,
MIKE ALWAYS BROUGHT A SMILE TO ALL OUR FACES,,MADE US LAUGH,ANDWAS ASOURCE OF COMPASSION AND LOVE WHEN MY HUSBAND DIED.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU,mIKE WILL BE WITH US ALWAYS!
Donna Donati
August 2, 2022
My condolences to Mike´s family we will miss him here in Jim Thorpe . Was always pleasant to his customers and staff a genuine person to everyone who knew him .
Jason Bruno
August 2, 2022
This is terrible news. We have been friends for over 20 + years. I Trained him at The OTB and we cooked together for a short while. Great Guy and he will be missed! R.I.P My Friend :(
Christopher Enders
August 2, 2022
Tell me it isn't true man.....I love you so much bro....I miss you already so much as I lay here and I can't sleep because I can't stop thinking about how I wish you were here still....thank you for the privilege of being your friend...I'll see you again man one day I promise.... I'm sorry I wasn't the best friend sometimes sometimes and I didn't get to see you recently.... Please watch over me and the rest of us may God bless your family and all of our friends...with a heavy heart Mike I love you please rest in peace
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